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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,457.39, 93,686.13 and 15,710.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,457.39, 93,686.13 and 15,710.25 is: 23,565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,457.39 : 93,686.13 = 15,710.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,457.39/93,686.13 = 15,710.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,457.39x = 93,686.13 × 15,710.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,457.39x = 1,471,832,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,832,523.83/62,457.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,565.39

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